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Y853 OPV

2001 Mercedes-benz 311

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 311111,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 OPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model311
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 140,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 133,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 113,158 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 76,917 miles

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 69,127 miles

front brake hoses perishing.

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/r brake pads low.

o/s/r tyre worn low.

steering rack tie rods worn to limit.

Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake hoses perishing.

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall.

o/s/r brake pads low.

o/s/r tyre worn low.

steering rack tie rods worn.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 311?

Based on 1,761 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,958
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
position lamp(s) not working 37
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Y853 OPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 311 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 311 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y853 OPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 311 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 311 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y853 OPV registered?

Y853 OPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 311, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y853 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 OPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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